#29: Naughty Noughties
The word “noughties” is an old British word that refers to a period of ten years. For example, 2010-2020 would fall into the noughties category. However, do you guys think Americans have the slightest idea as to what the word “noughties” means? If you guessed no, then you’re absolutely right!
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Noughties may only be common in England because Americans aren’t the only English-speaking country to look confused when someone says the word. In America, a ten year period is referred to as a decade. Why the huge discrepancy in words with two English-speaking countries? Guess these countries have to agree to disagree on this one.